Preschool Teacher Assistant

## Overview Be a difference maker in a child’s life! We are searching for caring, positive & dedicated teachers that have a passion for making a big impact in a kid’s life. Our team provides a supportive & fun environment where you can be recognized & rewarded greatly for helping kids reach their full potential. Want a career that you will look forward to coming to work every day? This is it! We strive to provide a positive, fun environment with plenty of recognition. **This Exciting Opportunity Features the Following Benefits:** - Expansive Health Insurance Benefits at Extremely Reasonable Rate - HSA Benefits - Dental & Vision Plans - Accident, Short Term Disability & Life Insurance Options - 401k Retirement Plans with up to a 5% Match from Prime Inc. - An Innovative Wellness Program that Pays You to be Healthy - Vacation & Sick Time - On Site Fitness Club: Weight Training Center, Cardio Lounge, Aerobics & Yoga Classes, Basketball Court - On Site Salon & Spa - On Site Restaurant - On Site Daycare Center - On Site Doctor’s Office & Chiropractor - Competitive Salary for this Position - Continued Education Opportunities Include: First Aid & CPR Training, AED Training, Professional Development Clock Hours and a tuition reimbursement program. You’ll be part of a team that truly feels like a family who are focused on creating an environment where kids truly enjoy class and begin a journey of learning that will lead to success! Our teachers instruct children in activities that are age appropriate designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school. ## Responsibilities - Greet parents and children at drop off/pick up - Keeps the children’s safety a priority both in the classroom and on the playground. - Plan and carry out educational curriculum/lesson plans. - Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills. - Attend to children’s basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers when applicable. - Instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness and self-care - Establish and reinforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order. - Read books to entire classes or to small groups. - Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and imaginative play. - Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling and field trips. - Serves meals and refreshments to children. - Responsible for the cleanliness of the classroom and classroom laundry. **Schedule: Monday - Friday from 9am - 6pm** ## Qualifications **Qualifications Required:** Any combination of education, training, and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. **Knowledge** Knowledgeable about the operation of a learning center is helpful. Childcare experience is preferred, but not required. **Abilities** Must be able to effectively communicate with children, parents and peers. Candidate will need to be able to enforce all administrative policies and rules in governing the children. Must be able to supervise, evaluate and plan age appropriate activities for the classroom, while providing a positive and stimulating environment in which children can thrive. Perform the essential duties of the job. **Experience, Education, and Training** Childcare experience or prior education in a related field is preferred, although we can train the right candidate. Must be able to demonstrate a solid work history as well as an interest in the industry, be self-motivated, and possess excellent customer service/people skills. **Physical Requirements** Must be able to stand for up to entire shift. Performs bending, lifting, and reaching to both ground level and overhead. Candidate must be able to lift and carry 40lbs. **Working Environment** Primarily indoors with heating and coolin…